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WL04 ENJ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,696 mi
Last recorded56,696 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ENJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,696 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 56,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,706 miles

Offside Rear brake binding o/s rear

Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding o/s rear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,200 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,723 miles

handbrake effort 17%,advise further inspection.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 41,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake effort 17%,advise further inspection.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,889 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 36,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 23,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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WL04 ENJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL04 ENJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL04 ENJ registered?

WL04 ENJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is WL04 ENJ safe to buy?

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